9-Night Cruise on Norwegian GemBahamas Round-trip Tampa: Great Stirrup Cay & Key West - Weather

The Norwegian Gem sails a 9-night Bahamas Round-trip Tampa: Great Stirrup Cay & Key West itinerary with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), departing Tampa, Florida on February 12, 2027. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in February can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include Tampa, Florida, Key West, Florida, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, with 4 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Friday, Feb 12, 2027 — Tampa, Florida

   Tampa, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 9-night Bahamas Round-trip Tampa: Great Stirrup Cay & Key West cruise on Norwegian Gem. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

2. Day 2 — Saturday, Feb 13, 2027 — Key West, Florida

   Key West, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 9-night Bahamas Round-trip Tampa: Great Stirrup Cay & Key West cruise on Norwegian Gem. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

3. Day 3 — Sunday, Feb 14, 2027 — Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

   Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 9-night Bahamas Round-trip Tampa: Great Stirrup Cay & Key West cruise on Norwegian Gem. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

4. Day 4 — Tuesday, Feb 16, 2027 — Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic

   Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 9-night Bahamas Round-trip Tampa: Great Stirrup Cay & Key West cruise on Norwegian Gem. Expected weather: clear with highs near 80°F.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Feb 18, 2027 — Falmouth, Jamaica

   Falmouth, Jamaica is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 9-night Bahamas Round-trip Tampa: Great Stirrup Cay & Key West cruise on Norwegian Gem. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 84°F.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Feb 19, 2027 — George Town, Grand Cayman

   George Town, Grand Cayman is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 9-night Bahamas Round-trip Tampa: Great Stirrup Cay & Key West cruise on Norwegian Gem. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

7. Day 7 — Sunday, Feb 21, 2027 — Tampa, Florida

   Tampa, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 9-night Bahamas Round-trip Tampa: Great Stirrup Cay & Key West cruise on Norwegian Gem. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.